09-20-2011, 01:37 PM | #3841 | |
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People keep telling me I'm wrong or lying for mentioning that. I couldn't get my games on my notebook when there was no cable. Course, my notebook's dead now, so it's kind of moot. My PC is on like 19 hours a day and always connected, but it pissed me off. But digital distribution is pissing me off in general right now. It costs more on Amazon or Sony's store for half the books I want than it does to buy them in paperback. Not really "Video game" news, but it's kind of to the same end. We're getting fucked in the ass by everyone for buying legit. |
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09-20-2011, 01:45 PM | #3842 | ||
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09-20-2011, 01:55 PM | #3843 |
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Digital distribution is generally expensive. I can get most new release games cheaper on Amazon than Steam. The only issue with that in terms of PC games is that most games have online DRM anyway, or even Steamwirks so I'd be in the same boat anyway. I have just found out a couple of thongs while testing though with no internet connection:
Windows Live DRM: Arkham Asylum and DiRT 3 work fine (bought on disc) Virtua Tennis 5 does not (bought online) Steam: all games locked out, includes games bought on disc like New Vegas and Just Cause 2 Games bought on Origin (when it was EA Download Manager): Work flawlessly. Doesn't even need to go through Origin software, just plays and both Sims 3 and Burnout Paradise were downloaded. Looks like the evil Origin isn't so bad after all... Bar the prices. |
09-20-2011, 02:02 PM | #3844 |
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Yikes. And they wonder why piracy is so bad.
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09-20-2011, 03:47 PM | #3845 |
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I don't know why Vita using only Sony sticks would be that much of a shock considering almost every Sony electronic device uses Sony proprietary sticks or at least favors Sony-only sticks.
Only reason Nintendo hasn't made their own sticks since the memory card days is because none of their plants can make them at the moment and it is cheaper for them to just endorse a card maker than have their own. Microsoft's reason is they want consoles to become like PCs and since Microsoft controls a lot with the PC market, it wouldn't take much effort to do the same with consoles. |
09-20-2011, 04:04 PM | #3846 |
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It's not shocking, but they claimed they learnt so much with the PSP and yet still pulling this crap.
It's worse this time, brand new format just for the Vita. Once they were cloned, cheaper ones came out and it was bearable, but official Sony shit is god awful price wise. Hell, my "memory stick" in my PSP is 2 micro SD's in an adaptor that's not made or endorsed by Sony. |
09-20-2011, 05:45 PM | #3847 | |
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09-20-2011, 05:56 PM | #3848 |
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09-20-2011, 06:01 PM | #3849 |
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I had the same Steam argument with Req (I think) about Offline Mode, and it does seem to work without an internet connection as long as you click to save your password when you log in. Steam doesn't do a very good job of letting you know that, but I've since tried it and had no issues. I kinda wish I didn't have to save my password to do it, but whatever.
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09-20-2011, 06:03 PM | #3850 |
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Steam is set to remember my password and auto-login. Once my Internet came back, it did just that.
From everything I've read, it's because I had the audacity to have my PC shut down for 10 hours and when I turned my PC back on, no interwebs. It may have worked if I didn't shut down apparently. |
09-20-2011, 06:03 PM | #3851 |
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Yeah, found the Steam support page hidden away in the Diablo 3 bickering.
https://support.steampowered.com/kb_...3160-AGCB-2555 |
09-20-2011, 06:10 PM | #3852 | |
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09-20-2011, 06:19 PM | #3853 |
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That's the thing, I have the "start in offline mode" button, but once pressed it tells me that it can't connect to the Internet and closes. No shit Steam, I have no internets.
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09-20-2011, 06:53 PM | #3854 |
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Speaking of being honest, don't lie.
Which is what pisses me off. Why am I paying box prices when the point is that it's supposed to be cheaper? Origin is less evil for now. But they've already got one mandatory Origin title, and they will likely have more. |
09-20-2011, 08:04 PM | #3855 | |
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While THQ was disappointed with the sales and reception of Homefront and even dropped the original developers for the game, the company announced today the series still has a future after announcing Crytek as the developers for the sequel.
The Nottingham branch of Crytek was chosen as the development team with the actual development team picked from the Far Cry series. Quote:
http://www.screwattack.com/news/thq-...next-homefront --------------------------------------------------------------------- Quick News Round-Up: 1) Update on Sony forcing US/Canada PSN users the choice of not using the PSN network or waiving their right to sue with a class action lawsuit as new details of an opt-out clause existing in the terms. The only catch is the opt-out clause has a countdown starting once the terms are agreed and ends after 30 days but also requires a written letter sent to the company and must reach them before the 30 days regardless of the time stamp. 2) Ubisoft reveals the PS3 version of Assassin's Creed Revelations will be also getting the original Assassin's Creed game for free on the same disc as both a bonus and for PS3 owners who didn't play the first game. 3) Team Ninja reveals the new Hero mode for their upcoming Ninja Gaiden III game with the main goal of having the game be a bit easier for new players while maintaining the same level of gameplay with the other difficulty modes. In Hero mode, the game will auto block and dodge attacks to give players less deaths but doesn't go as far as being a full "casual" mode nor is the gameplay style itself changed or made easier with the mode. |
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09-20-2011, 09:35 PM | #3856 |
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A. How the hell did THQ swing this deal with Crytek?
B. Sweet deal throwing Assassins' Creed 1 in with Revelations on the PS3. |
09-20-2011, 10:37 PM | #3857 |
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EA doesn't own Crytek, just publishes/distributes Crysis. If that's what you were talking about.
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09-20-2011, 11:22 PM | #3858 |
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09-20-2011, 11:24 PM | #3859 |
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09-21-2011, 08:39 AM | #3860 | |
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It sounds like THQ called them up and said, "Hey, we'll give you a 50% controlling stake in our company if you make the Homefront sequel for us." |
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09-21-2011, 01:15 PM | #3861 |
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Crytek probably jumped at it, since it's another chance to show that CryEngine 3 is better then Unreal 3.0.
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09-21-2011, 04:38 PM | #3862 |
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Usually its the other way around with Crytek offering exclusive publishing rights to one of their series (ex. Ubisoft with Far Cry series, EA with Crysis).
THQ could have used Volition Inc after dropping the Red Faction series to work on a Homefront II game but they are busy with Saints Row 3 and would have to rework their engines to make Homefront II. |
09-21-2011, 07:10 PM | #3863 |
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F1 2011 review
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09-21-2011, 07:33 PM | #3864 |
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The developer of Dark Souls, From Software, reveals they implemented a new plan to help combat early non-legit copies of their game playing on the game's servers by announcing the game will be completely unfair and "broken" to those gamers.
Until the official release of the game in each region, gamers with early copies who try to play online have to deal exclusively with a race of monsters called "Black Phantoms" whose job is to cause as much frustration as possible. These monsters are at a level 145 and can't be killed easily due to the player needing roughly 30-60 hours to even have a small chance of beating them while using cheats or hacks will cause the player to be banned or kicked out of the servers. These monsters also have all of their stats maxed out to level 99 making it impossible for someone to beat them normally. Also hinted was the "Black Phantoms" are not CPU controlled but human controlled monsters which allows the developers a quicker and easier way of "harassing" pirated copy players but will not be done once the game is officially available. It also appears this plan was done without Namco-Bandi's knowledge or involvement but they will not do anything to change the plan. The game officially goes on sale in Japan tomorrow with an October 4 release for North America and October 7 release for UK/Europe. http://www.giantbomb.com/news/is-fro...-players/3681/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- Quick News Round-Up: 1) Some Square-Enix news fromTGS reveals the company hinted at a sequel to The World Ends With You from the DS is currently in development.. Also revealed was DLC for Final Fantasy XIII-2 will be arriving around March of next year but will only be offered as a pre-order and the company has completely moved away from any future support of FF XIII. 2) After a recent investors meeting Bioware had involving the release of their Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO game possibly being delayed, the company announced fans shouldn't be worried as the current plans are still to release the game in late October. The original concern was due to Bioware mentioning the game could have a March 2012 release date if it misses the October/November 2011 window. 3) Viacom officially has filed a lawsuit to the amount of $130 million against Harmonix with the main issue being a refund Viacom feels Harmonix owes them due to actions involving stockholders of Harmonix since the time of the sale to MTV. The lawsuit was also filed due to Harmonix recent lawsuit against Viacom for $13 million claiming "unfair buisness practices" was done during the development process involving the Rock Band series. |
09-21-2011, 07:40 PM | #3865 |
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09-21-2011, 07:48 PM | #3866 | |
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09-21-2011, 07:57 PM | #3867 |
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that is the greatest thing ever. i wish i could be there to watch it happen
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09-22-2011, 01:58 AM | #3868 |
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09-22-2011, 02:04 AM | #3869 |
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steam, skype, utorrent, volume, wireless strength, avg, comodo
i guess i could get rid of the graphics thing and the Intel Rapid Storage Technology thing |
09-22-2011, 08:59 AM | #3870 | |
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AC1 proved it. AC2 jut made it so. |
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09-22-2011, 01:01 PM | #3871 |
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I know I'm late here but UNO Rush is fucking awesome.
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09-22-2011, 01:52 PM | #3872 |
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very late, love uno rush
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09-22-2011, 01:52 PM | #3873 |
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09-22-2011, 07:48 PM | #3874 | |
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The real reason for Sony's sudden change in the terms of service for PSN was revealed to not to be hacker-related or them worried about being sued for PSN's instability but instead due to a recent Supreme Court case allowing companies the ability to remove class-action lawsuits if they pleased.
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While the new terms only affect North American PSN users due to Europe and Japan not allowing corporations denying customers the right to class-action lawsuits, Sony has included a hidden opt-out clause with several stipulations attached to it making it easier for consent to be automatically given away. http://www.screwattack.com/news/psn-...n-terms-change ---------------------------------------------------------------- Quick News Round-Up: 1) The Forza 4 shows the demo will arrive on October 4 with the retail release of the game set for a week later on October 11. The game will also be having its own Season Pass at the price of $30 with the 30% discount on DLC being applied to the initial six DLC packs scheduled for release. 2) Sega announces two more Dreamcast classics will be arriving to Xbox Live Arcade and PSN with screenshots for Space Channel 5 Part 2 and SEGA Bass Fishing as the games shown for downloadable treatment. The games will arrive on October 4 for the price of $10 (800 MS points). 3) After complaints from some publishers and developers about inconsistent User Scores on Metacritic, the company has investigated the games in dispute and both scrubbed the scores and banned users who have purposely "bombed" the scores. Metacritic was only going after the zero score reviews that lacked a written review which also ended up being done by the same people who were doing the same tactic to all games from just a particular company. |
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09-22-2011, 08:18 PM | #3875 |
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Sony isn't evil. They're only doing it because it's totally okay now!
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09-23-2011, 07:27 AM | #3876 | |
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09-23-2011, 07:58 PM | #3877 | |
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In what might end up being a rare development moment involving Valve, the company announces it will be speeding up development for their upcoming MMO-like DOTA 2 game for PC.
Original plans were to take all of 2012 just for multiple betas and planning unrelated to actual development of the game but the company decided to focus on a faster schedule without sacrificing any quality put towards the game. Quote:
The beta will initially contain only the stuff shown during the recent Gamescom but new stuff and characters will be added with each new update. Valve also mentioned unlike most betas, they will be providing tools to allow users to take screenshots and videos to show-off to the rest of the public with no restrictions by Valve. http://www.giantbomb.com/news/valve-...lay-soon/3690/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Quick News Round-Up: 1) Based on a few leaked concept art and early logo, Dead Space 3 is currently in development although EA is denying the project is being worked on nor any info concerning the possible title. What is known is that Visceral Games, developers of Dead Space 2, will not be making the game as EA has officially shut down the studio earlier in the week. 2) The ESRB confirms Chrono Cross and Final Fantasy Origins will be arriving on PSN in the near future. Earlier in the week a mix up by Sony stated the games were meant to arrive this week while Square-Enix did not have the games on their release schedule for the month. 3) One day after the real motive for Sony's change in terms was revealed, Electronic Arts confirms the newest terms to their Origin services includes a no class-action lawsuit clause. Unlike Sony's clause, EA's clause both covers all forms of lawsuits and the opt-out timer started when the terms were updated instead of when a user installs the software. http://kotaku.com/5843178/remember-e...ue-them-either |
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09-23-2011, 11:12 PM | #3878 |
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Speeding up their timetables? This could mean HL Episode three in our lifetime!
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09-24-2011, 05:31 AM | #3879 |
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My mate went to some expo yesterday which cost £10 to get into...
He got a free Onlive console thing. Got to play Skyrim, WWE12, Battlefield 3, MW3, Some Tintin game.... Jealousy isn't the word |
09-24-2011, 07:55 AM | #3880 |
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That'll be the GAMEfest thing GAME were hosting. I was offered to go along but didn't.Pretty sure it runs for a couple days so you migfht still have a chance, if you look it up.
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